Bronny James cleared for full return to basketball by doctors
USC freshman basketball player Bronny James, the son of Lakers superstar LeBron James, has been fully cleared to return to practice after he suffered cardiac arrest during a summer workout.
Here was the statement from a James family spokesperson announcing the good news, which NBA insider Shams Charania tweeted out:
“Bronny James is now cleared by his doctors for a full return to basketball. Bronny will have a final evaluation with USC staff this week, resume practice next week, and return to games soon after. The James family would like to express their gratitude to the incredible medical team, the entire USC community, and especially the countless friends, family and fans for their love and support. Fight On!”
Enfield left decision up to Bronny and James family
Following a recent 106-78 victory over Eastern Washington, USC head coach Andy Enfield sat down to address reporters and field questions. One media member wanted an update on Bronny James since he hasn’t appeared in a game yet after collapsing and suffering cardiac arrest during a preseason workout back in August. Enfield said that such a decision is left up to the James family and he’ll have to speak with them.
However, he did confirm that USC expects Bronny to eventually get back on the court. You can read that answer right here:
“Yeah, I haven’t been able to sit down and talk about all the details yet. But I think, when the time is right, they’ll come out with a nice statement and we’re anticipating Bronny being back on the court soon.”
That did in fact happen as the above statement was released, confirming Bronny is on track to come back. But again, Enfield made clear that the decision to actually play still needs to come from Bronny’s end and it’s up to him and the medical staff to decide exactly the right time to return to the court.
“And what what soon means, I don’t know. It’s not my decision, and so I really can’t say anything because I don’t know anything.”
Bronny did not return during the actual matchup with Brown a couple of weeks back. However, those inside the Galen Center did witness a welcome sight in regards to their freshman guard ahead of that game.
Before tip-off vs. the Bears, James took the court to participate in warm ups with his teammates. Again, he did not play that night, but all in all, it looks like a step in the right direction for the former four-star recruit. Watch some of his pre-game action right here: